NDA Previous Year Question Papers (2014 – 2025)
Year-wise NDA question papers with Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT) sections — download, print and practise at your convenience. Curated by Ground Zero Defence Academy, the best NDA foundation coaching in Dehradun.
Why Solve NDA Previous Year Question Papers?
Below is a curated list of NDA exam question papers available for download. Each year's papers include both the Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT) sections. Solving them is the fastest way to understand the real exam — the pattern, the difficulty level and the topics UPSC repeats every year.
Exam pattern clarity
Question type, marking scheme and section weightage samajh me aa jaata hai.
Time management
150 minutes me paper kaise khatam karna hai, ye practice se hi aata hai.
Repeated topics
Kai concepts har saal ghoom kar aate hain — unhe pehchan kar priority dein.
Real exam confidence
Negative marking ke saath practice se accuracy aur confidence dono badhte hain.
NDA Question Papers — Download PDF
| Year | NDA Session | Mathematics PDF | General Ability Test (GAT) PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NDA 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2014 | NDA 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2015 | NDA 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2015 | NDA 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2016 | NDA 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2016 | NDA 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2017 | NDA 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2017 | NDA 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2018 | NDA 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2018 | NDA 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2019 | NDA 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2019 | NDA 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2020 | NDA 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2020 | NDA 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2021 | NDA 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2021 | NDA 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2022 | NDA 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2022 | NDA 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2023 | NDA 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2023 | NDA 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2024 | NDA 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2024 | NDA 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2025 | NDA 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2025 | NDA 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
How to Use These Papers Effectively
Timed attempt
Maths 2.5 hours, GAT 2.5 hours — poora paper ek hi baithak me, bina break ke.
Honest evaluation
Answer key se check karein aur negative marking lagakar asli score nikalein.
Error notebook
Har galat sawaal ka topic aur wajah note karein — yahi aapka revision plan hai.
Repeat & improve
Har hafte ek paper. 3 mahine me score ka graph khud dikhne lagega.
Additional Tips for NDA Exam Success
Papers ke saath-saath Mathematics aur General Knowledge ki neev mazboot karein.
Mathematics Preparation
- Core topics par focus — Algebra, Trigonometry, Matrices, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus aur Statistics.
- Roz practice karein taaki problem-solving speed badhe.
- Concepts clear karne ke liye NCERT textbooks hi sabse behtar hain.
- Numerical problems regular attempt karein — accuracy isi se aati hai.
General Ability Test (GAT) Preparation
- English mazboot karein — grammar aur comprehension dono.
- Current affairs par nazar rakhein, khaas kar defence, national aur international khabrein.
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography aur Economy ke basics padhein.
- Newspaper aur magazines padh kar vocabulary badhayein.
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NDA Previous Year Papers — FAQs
Yes. All papers listed above — from 2014 to 2025, both NDA 1 and NDA 2 — are completely free to download, print and practise.
At least the last 10 years. Start with the oldest papers for concept practice and keep the most recent 2–3 years for full-length timed mocks closer to the exam.
Two offline objective papers — Mathematics (300 marks) and the General Ability Test (600 marks: English 200 + General Knowledge 400). One-third negative marking applies, and qualified candidates then face the SSB interview.
Exact questions rarely repeat, but topics and question types repeat constantly — especially in Maths and General Knowledge. That is exactly why previous year papers are the highest-return practice material.
Judge any academy on verified selections, batch size, whether daily physical training is included and whether SSB preparation comes with the course. Ground Zero Defence Academy offers all four, with 25+ years of results and a residential campus in Dehradun.
Yes, and it is the smartest time to start. The two-year NDA Foundation programme runs alongside Class 11 and 12 schooling, so board studies and NDA preparation strengthen each other instead of clashing.
Practice smartly, aim high.
Make solving NDA previous year question papers an integral part of your study routine. Consistent practice not only shows your preparation level, it gives you the real exam experience. For guidance, coaching and additional study material, Ground Zero Defence Academy is your trusted partner.